This Assignment focuses on the acquisition of Nokia by Microsoft. It examines the construction of a strategy plan, appropriate participation options for all stakeholders, criteria for reviewing potential strategy plan options and the implementation of a strategy plan.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- 1 Be able to construct a strategy plan for an organisation
- 1.1 Propose a suitable structure for the strategy plan that ensures appropriate participation from all the organisation's stakeholders
- 1.2 Develop criteria for reviewing potential strategy plan options
- 1.2.1 Feasibility studies
- 1.2.2 Effects on market position and market share
- 1.2.3 Risk assessment
- 1.2.4 Cost benefit analysis
- 1.3 Construct an agreed-upon strategy plan that includes resources implications
- 1.3.1 Human capacity and skill requirements
- 1.3.2 Financial requirements
- 1.3.3 Physical resources
- 1.3.4 Responsibilities and accountabilities
- 2 Plan for the implementation of a strategy plan
- 2.1 Develop a schedule for implementing a strategy plan in an organisation
- 2.2 Create an appropriate dissemination processes to gain commitment from the stakeholders in an organisation
- 2.3 Design monitoring and evaluation systems for the implementation of a strategy plan in an organisation
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
The objective of this work is to provide a framework for constructing and implementing a comprehensive strategy plan within an organization. This involves outlining a suitable structure for the plan, establishing criteria for evaluating potential options, and detailing the process of implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
- Strategic Planning Structure and Stakeholder Involvement
- Criteria for Evaluating Strategy Plan Options
- Resource Allocation and Implementation Scheduling
- Stakeholder Communication and Commitment
- Monitoring and Evaluation of Strategy Implementation
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
1 Be able to construct a strategy plan for an organisation: This chapter focuses on developing a robust strategy plan structure that effectively incorporates input from all organizational stakeholders. It leverages the HeNoMa Consulting Group's methodology, which analyzes both internal and external environmental factors (detailed in Appendix 1), to generate various strategy plan options. A SWOT matrix is used to evaluate these options, leading to the selection of a defined management strategy (Appendix 2) and corresponding SMART tasks (Appendix 3). The chapter emphasizes the necessity of strategic planning in today's dynamic global markets, citing the work of Barksdale and Lund (2008), and underscores the importance of engaging key stakeholders in the strategy development process, referencing Johnson et al. (2005).
2 Plan for the implementation of a strategy plan: This chapter details the practical implementation of the agreed-upon strategy plan. It covers creating a comprehensive schedule (potentially using a Gantt chart, as seen in Appendix 4) for implementation, designing effective communication strategies to secure stakeholder commitment (illustrated perhaps by concepts in Figure 3, though the figure itself is not included here), and establishing robust monitoring and evaluation systems to track progress and measure success. The chapter emphasizes the importance of proactive communication and engagement with stakeholders to ensure the successful and timely implementation of the plan.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, strategy implementation, resource allocation, risk assessment, SWOT analysis, SMART goals, monitoring and evaluation, HeNoMa methodology, feasibility studies, market analysis.
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This document is a comprehensive preview of a language course or training material focused on strategic planning. It includes a table of contents, objectives and key themes, chapter summaries, and keywords. The material covers constructing a strategy plan, including stakeholder involvement, resource allocation, and implementation, monitoring, and evaluation. It references various methodologies and analytical tools.
What are the main objectives of the course/training?
The main objective is to provide a framework for constructing and implementing a comprehensive strategy plan within an organization. This involves defining a suitable structure, establishing criteria for evaluating options, and detailing the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation processes.
What topics are covered in the course/training?
Key topics include strategic planning structure and stakeholder involvement; criteria for evaluating strategy plan options (including feasibility studies, market position analysis, risk assessment, and cost-benefit analysis); resource allocation (human capacity, financial requirements, and physical resources); implementation scheduling; stakeholder communication and commitment; and monitoring and evaluation of strategy implementation.
What is the structure of the strategy plan covered in the course/training?
The course outlines a structure for a strategy plan that ensures participation from all organizational stakeholders. It details how to develop criteria for reviewing potential options, construct an agreed-upon strategy plan, including resource implications, and plan for the implementation of the strategy.
What methodologies or tools are mentioned?
The document mentions the HeNoMa Consulting Group's methodology for analyzing internal and external environmental factors, SWOT analysis, SMART goals, Gantt charts, and cost-benefit analysis.
What are the key chapters and their summaries?
Chapter 1: Constructing a Strategy Plan: This chapter focuses on developing a robust strategy plan structure with stakeholder input, using various analytical tools to evaluate options and select a defined management strategy. It emphasizes strategic planning in dynamic markets and stakeholder engagement. Chapter 2: Implementing a Strategy Plan: This chapter details the practical implementation of the plan, including creating a schedule, designing communication strategies for stakeholder commitment, and establishing monitoring and evaluation systems to track progress and measure success.
What are the key terms and concepts used?
Key terms include strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, strategy implementation, resource allocation, risk assessment, SWOT analysis, SMART goals, monitoring and evaluation, HeNoMa methodology, feasibility studies, and market analysis.
Who is the intended audience for this document?
The intended audience is likely individuals or teams involved in strategic planning within organizations, potentially students or professionals in business administration, management, or related fields.
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The document references several appendices (1, 2, 3, 4) containing supporting details, however, the contents are not included in this preview. Further information may be available in the complete course materials or associated literature cited in the summaries (e.g., Barksdale and Lund, 2008; Johnson et al., 2005).
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- Maxim Weinmann (Autor), 2014, Microsoft’s acquisition of Nokia. Will the gamble work?, Múnich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/315826
